Emotional night for Martin Coach Bob Wager as he honored former player A. J. Castenada (Cas-tuh-NAY-da) who was killed this past summer while on duty as a Grand Prairie policeman. The whole Warrior team wore jersies honoring Castenada and his son, Elijah, who has non-verbal autism was given a framed jersey plus proceeds from the sale of the jersies went to him as well.
As for the game, Arlington's Kris Sims would hook up with Lesley Odimara for a big gainer, but that's about all the Colt offense could muster.
Because huge sophomore sensation Earnest Cooper was in Sims face the rest of the half. Martin people tell me Cooper is the new Myles Garrett
Second half, Martin up 7-3, and the Warrior defense strikes again as Maurice Blackwell strips it clean and Trevell Johnson pounces on it in the red zone.
A couple plays later Julian Johnson takes the direct snap in for 6 and Martin led 13-3.
Fourth quarter, Zach Mundell fakes the handoff and then passes to Alonzo Banks for a 15 yard touchdown. Martin wins a tough one 21-3